Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Jacobs, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Bethlehem, PA

  • NPI 1245233469
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
701 Ostrum St, Suite 602
Bethlehem, PA 180151152
(610) 865-5888
fax (610) 865-1697

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 2, 2013
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD037424E
Medicaid (2)
PA #0011789700002 · NJ #0067946

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245233469. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,769
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$201,983
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 471 214 $79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 454 298 $122
90970 Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 278 15 $9
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 158 23 $355
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 106 101 $173
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 83 50 $120
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 80 39 $72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 50 50 $162
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 36 36 $3
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 36 33 $170

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Bethlehem Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$173
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 2 $170.18
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $3.08

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$170
Education
$3

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,530
Patients
756
Total drug cost
$49,923
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Torsemide Generic 476 129 $8,125
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 430 142 $3,495
Losartan Potassium Generic 332 93 $4,372
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 232 70 $2,842
Spironolactone Generic 226 73 $2,504
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 138 38 $742
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 114 37 $1,857
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 99 30 $2,268
Ezetimibe Generic 95 36 $2,806
Lisinopril Generic 92 26 $795

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Jacobs's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Jacobs practices Nephrology Physician in Bethlehem, PA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Jacobs practice?
Dr. Joseph Jacobs practices at 701 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 180151152. Office phone: 6108655888.
What is Dr. Joseph Jacobs's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Jacobs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245233469, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Jacobs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Jacobs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Jacobs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Dialysis services (HCPCS 90970). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.